LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY AND PLANNING-Assessment test 2

Time : one and half hours

Maximum : 50 marks
Part - A (9 x 2 = 18 Marks) Answer any 9
1. Define the following landscape ecology terms, Matrix, structure,
2. Explain the terms Patch and Mosaic in Landscape Ecology.
3. Define Ecotone, Ecocline, and Ecotope.
4. Define the term Mosaic in Landscape Ecology.
5. Write a short note on Corridors and connectivity in landscape ecology?
6. Define patch, patch dynamics.
7. What is meant by fragmentation in landscape ecology terms?
8. Mention any four causes of fragmentation.
9. Explain about Grain and Resolution.
10. Define Disturbance.
11. What is meant by Landscape pattern?
12. What is meant by process in Landscape ecology terms?
13. State the salient features of Island biogeography theory.
14. What is the basis for percolation theory?
15. State the basic assumption in hierarchy theory.
16. Mention the various relationships between Man and Nature through history.
17. What is meant by a Masterplan document?
18. Define sustainability analysis.
19. What are the effects of fragmentation in landscape?
20. What is meant by Hazard assessment?
21. Which is the most reliable source for topographic data in India? Normally in what scales are
they available?
22. What is meant by zone of influence?
23. Who makes decisions in Planning projects.
24. What is meant by quadrat sampling. Explain with a neat sketch
25. What is a Land capability map?
26. What is meant by a wind shield survey
Part - B ( 2 x 16 = 32 Marks)-Answer any two
B.1
Discuss in detail about Scale and its importance in Landscape Ecology.
B.2
Write detailed notes on the following ;
a) Landscape Structure
(8)
b) Landscape Pattern
(8)
B.3
Write a detailed essay on the relationship between process and pattern in Landscape
ecological terms.
B.4.Write detailed notes on the following ;
a) Island bio geography theory
(4)
b) Hierarchy theory
(4)
c) Percolation theory
(4)
d) Diffusion theory
(4)
B.5
Explain the significance of the following terms in bio diversity conservation studies
a. Corridors and connectivity
b. Meta population and island biogeography theory
B.6
What is the importance and application of the following concepts in natural resource
planning
a. Effect of fragmentation and disturbance
b. Patch dynamics
B.7
With an example, bring out the process for landscape planning.
B.8
Write a detailed essay on the activities in Landscape planning
B.9
What are the sources and types of Data required for Landscape planning? Discuss in
detail.
B.10
Integration of data and analysis leads to meaningful decisions in Landscape planning
Substantiate.
B.11
How will you apply the overlay technique for Landscape planning of a Highway?
Explain with an example.
B.12
Describe in detail the various methods followed for collecting and analyzing
Vegetation